Let there be Light!
As a designer, one of the regular faux pas’ I encounter in residential home design, is not spending enough time considering light, how it wo
Relocating to Cornwall - Part 5. The third member of our family.
It wasn’t long before we moved in our dream home in Cornwall, that I realised our nest was feeling a little empty.
All this space, fresh air
The TOP seven best Christmas Markets in Cornwall to try during 2016
Following a spectacular bonfire and fireworks night this year with the stunning harbour town of Polperro as our back drop, I thought I shoul
St Mellion French Inspired Dresser in Miss Mustard Seed Bergere
I often travel the length and breadth of the South West of England seeking out perfect furniture finds to refinish or renovate. Last week w
All Hallows’ Eve Inspired Boeuf Bourguignon
With such a prolonged summer in Cornwall, followed by a very mild Autumn thus far, the trees and hedgerow ferns have only just started to tr
Relocating to Cornwall - Part 4. Make Hay While The Sun Shines.
It can be tough moving to a new area - making new friends and generally fitting in.
My husband would argue that I don’t bother much with th
Finding your home's heartbeat
If you’ve been following my ‘Relocating to Cornwall’ series, you will know that my husband and I opted to purchase a barn conversion for our
A right royal Cornish knees-up
What could be better than spending a beautiful mild Autumn weekend by the Cornish coast. Not much you might think. Add to the mix fresh...
Autumn Comfort Food - Seafood, Garden Pea and Fennel Risotto
The weather in Cornwall, even for the start of Autumn, has been stunning and I’ve been able to work outside on my furniture for much of...
Relocating to Cornwall - Part 2
I covered in Part 1 of my blog 'Relocating-to-Cornwall---Part-1-Myth-reality-the-whole-Cornish-Pasty', our initial first steps moving...
